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US--HAWAII-NAVY FUEL LEAK

2 civilians indicted for their role in a Pearl Harbor fuel spill that sickened 6,000 people in 2021

SUMMARY: A grand jury has indicted two civilian workers on charges they caused the Navy to provide the Hawaii Department of Health with false information about jet fuel that spilled from a Pearl Harbor storage facility before it later seeped into drinking water and sickened 6,000 people in 2021. The indictment alleges John Floyd and Nelson Wu provided the Navy with inaccurate information about a May 2021 spill, which occurred six months before the fuel got in the drinking water. The federal public defender’s office, which is representing Floyd, didn’t immediately return a phone call seeking comment. Wu’s attorney says he doesn’t have a comment at this time.

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US--SCHOOL SHOOTING-MINNEAPOLIS

Boy wounded in Minnesota church shooting asks doctor: ‘Can you say a prayer with me?’

SUMMARY: Stories of bravery and heartache are emerging after the deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church during a Mass celebrating the start of the school year. Friends say one girl was wounded while shielding her buddy as her father, the school’s gym teacher, helped usher kids to safety. The aunt of a 13-year-old boy who is recovering after being shot twice says he asked a doctor to pray with him as he was rushed into surgery. The shooting Wednesday morning left two students dead and 20 people wounded, nearly all of them children. At least five children and one adult remain hospitalized Friday.

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US--WALKING TALL SHERIFF-COLD CASE

Late crime-busting sheriff Buford Pusser inspired Hollywood. Investigators say he killed his wife

SUMMARY: Tennessee authorities say a cold-case investigation reveals that a sheriff who inspired a Hollywood movie about an organized crime-busting law enforcement officer actually killed his wife in 1967 and led people to believe she was murdered by his enemies. Prosecutors said Friday that there is enough evidence that if former McNairy County Sheriff Buford Pusser were alive today, they would present an indictment to a grand jury for the murder of his wife, Pauline Mullins Pusser. Investigators also said they uncovered signs that Pauline suffered from domestic violence. Authorities acknowledged that the news may shock many who grew up as Buford’s fans and watched the 1973 “Walking Tall” movie he inspired.

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US--ELECTRIC VEHICLES-ROAD USER FEE

Oregon could join Hawaii in mandating pay-per-mile fees for EV owners as gas tax projections fall

SUMMARY: Oregon lawmakers gathered in Salem on Friday for a special session focused on transportation funding. But while the state Senate met as scheduled, the state House failed to reach the two-thirds quorum required to conduct business, leaving the session in limbo. The transportation funding package includes a proposal that would make Oregon the second U.S. state to require electric vehicle owners to enroll in a pay-per-mile program. States are facing transportation budget shortfalls partly stemming from projected declines in gas tax revenues as more people adopt fuel-efficient and electric cars. In 2023, Hawaii became the first state to create a mandatory road usage charge for EVs.

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US--TRUMP-VENEZUELA-IMMIGRANTS

Appeals court rules against Trump’s plans to end legal protections for 600,000 Venezuelan migrants

SUMMARY: A federal appeals court has ruled against President Donald Trump’s plans to end temporary protections for 600,000 Venezuelans who have permission to live and work in the U.S. This means those migrants whose protections expired or are about to expire might be allowed to stay. A panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday said plaintiffs were likely to prevail on their claim that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had no authority to vacate Temporary Protected Status extensions granted by a previous administration. A San Francisco judge in March said the same and ordered a pause on terminations, but the Supreme Court reversed him without explanation.

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US--ELECTION 2026-REDISTRICTING

Missouri is next to answer Trump’s call for redrawn maps that boost GOP in 2026

SUMMARY: Missouri’s Republican governor is calling a special legislative session to redraw the state’s U.S. House districts. The announcement Friday by Gov. Mike Kehoe comes as President Donald Trump has been urging Republican-led states to reshape district lines to give the party a better shot at retaining control of Congress in next year’s elections. It came hours after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a new U.S. House map that gives the GOP a chance at winning five additional seats. Democratic lawmakers in California have countered with a redistricting plan giving Democrats a chance at winning five more seats there. The California plan still needs voter approval.

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US--ELECTION-2026-REDISTRICTING-OTHER STATES

What states are doing in the battle for partisan advantage in US House redistricting maps

SUMMARY: A redistricting battle for partisan advantage in Congress is spreading across states. Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed legislation creating a new U.S. House map that gives Republicans a chance to win as many as five more seats in next year’s elections. Hours later, Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe called a special session on redistricting in an attempt to gain another GOP seat. Meanwhile, California Democrats are asking voters to approve revised House districts that give Democrats there a chance at winning five more seats. Officials in other states also are considering redrawing congressional districts to try to gain a partisan advantage.

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US--LABOR DAY-WHAT TO KNOW

Labor Day weekend has arrived. What to know about the holiday

SUMMARY: Labor Day is a holiday celebrating the American worker. But from barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S. mark it by finding ways to relax. It’s celebrated on the first Monday of September. While actions by unions in recent years to advocate for workers have been a reminder of the holiday’s activist roots, the three-day weekend it creates has become a touchstone in the lives of Americans marking the unofficial end of summer.

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US--DC FEDERAL INTERVENTION-POLICE-EXPLAINER

Trump taps federal agents to tackle local policing. That’s not always helpful, critics say

SUMMARY: Federal agents have used aggressive policing tactics in cities such as Washington and Los Angeles at President Donald Trump’s direction. And he’s threatened to expand to other cities such law enforcement duties that are traditionally reserved for local police. Urban leaders, police officials and civil rights advocates say federal agents aren’t the best equipped for this type of policing. They’re also concerned the strategy will erode the delicate relationship that local police have with the communities they serve. And there are concerns about masked agents and limited transparency in federal arrests.

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US--TRUMP-IMMIGRATION

Federal judge issues order blocking Trump effort to expand speedy deportations of migrants

SUMMARY: A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants detained in the interior of the United States. It’s a setback for the Republican administration’s efforts to remove migrants from the country without appearing before a judge first. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb wrote in a 48-page opinion issued Friday night that the effort is based on the argument “that those who entered the country illegally are entitled to no process under the Fifth Amendment, but instead must accept whatever grace Congress affords them.” The administration says the judge’s ruling ignores federal law and Trump’s power under the Constitution.

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US--TRUMP-TARIFFS

Court finds Trump’s tariffs an illegal use of emergency power, but leaves them in place for now

SUMMARY: A federal appeals court has ruled President Donald Trump illegally used emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs but left them in place for now. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled Friday that Trump wasn’t legally allowed to declare national emergencies and impose import taxes on almost every country on earth, largely upholding a May decision by a specialized federal trade court in New York. But the court tossed out a part of that ruling, striking down the tariffs immediately and allowed his administration time to appeal to the Supreme Court.

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US--TRUMP-HARRIS-SECRET SERVICE

Trump ends ex-Vice President Harris’ Secret Service protection early after Biden had extended it

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris’ Secret Service protection that otherwise would’ve ended next summer. That’s according to senior Trump administration officials. Former vice presidents typically get federal government protection for six months after leaving office, while ex-presidents do so for life. But another person familiar with the matter says then-President Joe Biden quietly signed a directive, at Harris’ request, that had extended protection for her. The people insisted on anonymity Friday to discuss a matter not made public. Trump is a Republican. Biden and Harris are Democrats. Trump defeated Harris in the presidential election last year after Biden dropped out of the contest and Harris replaced him.

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US--TRUMP-FOREIGN AID

Trump blocks $4.9B in foreign aid Congress OK’d, using maneuver last seen nearly 50 years ago

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has told House Speaker Mike Johnson he won’t be spending $4.9 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid, effectively cutting the budget without going through the legislative branch. The Republican president is using what’s known as a pocket rescission — when a president submits a request to Congress to not spend approved funds toward the end of the fiscal year, so Congress cannot act on the request in a 45-day timeframe and the money goes unspent as a result. It’s the first time in nearly 50 years a president has used one. Trump’s move has drawn backlash in the Senate. The fiscal year draws to a close at the end of September.

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INTERNATIONAL

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AS--INDONESIA-PROTESTS

At least 3 dead after mob sets fire to Indonesian regional parliament building

SUMMARY: An angry mob has set fire to a local parliament building in Indonesia, killing at least three people and injuring others. The blaze began late Friday, with rescuers retrieving bodies by Saturday morning. Protests have erupted across Indonesia, sparked by reports of lawmakers receiving excessive housing allowances. The unrest intensified after the death of a 21-year-old ride-hailing driver during a rally in Jakarta on Thursday. Clashes between riot police and protesters have occurred in multiple cities, leading to arrests and injuries. Amnesty International criticized the government for suppressing free speech.

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS-GAZA

Israel soon will halt or slow aid to northern Gaza as military offensive grows

SUMMARY: An official tells The Associated Press that Israel plans to slow or halt humanitarian aid in parts of northern Gaza as it expands its offensive against Hamas. The official said Israel will stop airdrops over Gaza City and reduce aid trucks as it prepares to evacuate hundreds of thousands of residents south. Israel on Friday declared Gaza City a combat zone and called it a Hamas stronghold. Aid groups say another large-scale evacuation will worsen the crisis as famine spreads in Gaza City. The decision likely will bring more condemnation of Israel’s government as frustration grows in the country and abroad.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-YEMEN

Israeli airstrike kills Houthi rebel prime minister in Yemeni capital Sanaa

SUMMARY: The Iranian-backed Houthis say an Israeli airstrike has killed Ahmed al-Rahawi, the prime minister of the rebel-controlled government in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa. The Houthis announced Saturday that al-Rahawi and several ministers died in a Thursday strike. The Israeli military confirmed it targeted a Houthi military site in Sanaa. Al-Rahawi had served as prime minister since August 2024. The Houthis have launched missiles against Israel during its nearly two-year war with Hamas, claiming solidarity with Palestinians. Earlier in the week, Israeli strikes in Sanaa killed at least 10 people and wounded 102, according to Houthi officials.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Russian drone and missile attack on southern Ukraine kills 1 and wounds dozens

SUMMARY: Russia has launched a large aerial attack on southern Ukraine, two days after an airstrike on central Kyiv killed 23 people. In the Zaporizhzhia region, officials say a residential building was hit, killing at least one civilian and wounding 28 others. Ukraine’s air force says it shot down or neutralized most of the drones and missiles launched by Russia. Meanwhile, U.S.-led peace efforts appear to have stalled. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has expressed frustration over Russia’s lack of engagement in peace talks. The chief of Russia’s general staff said Saturday that Moscow’s forces are waging a “nonstop” offensive along the Ukrainian front line and have the “strategic initiative.”

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ML--PALESTINIANS-US-VISAS

Palestinian president’s office urges US to reinstate his visa ahead of key UN meetings

SUMMARY: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ office is urging the U.S. to reverse its decision to revoke his visa. The move comes weeks before he was set to attend the U.N. General Assembly and a conference on creating a Palestinian state. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio rescinded visas for Abbas and 80 other officials. The Palestinian president’s spokesperson is calling for international pressure on the Trump administration to change its decision. France’s foreign minister is also protesting the restrictions. The Palestinian Authority denounced the visa withdrawals as a violation of U.S. commitments as the U.N. host country.

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US--PALESTINIANS-UN-VISAS

US revokes visas of Palestinian president and other officials ahead of UN General Assembly

SUMMARY: Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the visas of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and 80 other officials ahead of next month’s annual high-level meeting of the U.N. General Assembly. A State Department official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss visa issues that are normally confidential, disclosed Friday that Abbas and other officials from the Palestinian Authority were among those affected. The Palestinian Authority denounced the visa withdrawals as a violation of U.S. commitments as the host country of the U.N. and urged the State Department to reverse its decision.

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AS--THAILAND-POLITICS

Thai court dismisses prime minister over compromising phone call with Cambodian leader

SUMMARY: Thailand’s Constitutional Court has dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for violating ethics rules in a phone call with a Cambodian official. The court’s decision ends the term of Thailand’s youngest prime minister and impacts the Shinawatra political dynasty. On Friday, judges ruled that her conduct in a June 15 call with Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen breached ethics rules. The call, which became public before a deadly border conflict, sparked outrage in Thailand. Paetongtarn defended her actions, saying her tone was a negotiating tactic. The court’s order leaves the ruling coalition on shaky ground and affects her father Thaksin’s political influence.

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ML--LEBANON-HEZBOLLAH

Lebanese army plans to carry out ‘sensitive missions’ amid US-backed Hezbollah disarmament plan

SUMMARY: Lebanon’s army chief says the military will soon carry out “sensitive missions,” in an apparent reference to the Lebanese government’s U.S.-backed plan to disarm the Hezbollah militant group by the end of the year. Gen. Rodolphe Haykal says Lebanon’s military will take necessary steps to ensure the missions’ success while preserving peace among the civilian population in the crisis-hit nation. Lebanon has a U.S.-backed plan to disarm Hezbollah as well as Palestinian weapons in the country’s refugee camps.The Lebanese government asked the army in early August to come up with a plan to disarm Hezbollah by the end of August. The prime minister’s office said in a statement Friday the Cabinet will hold a meeting to discuss the plan on Sept. 5.

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RACE AND ETHNICITY

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US--HURRICANE KATRINA-20 YEARS LATER

New Orleans marks 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with solemn memorials, uplifting music

SUMMARY: Residents of New Orleans are marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s devastating landfall on the Gulf Coast. Events from solemn memorial services to uplifting musical performances are being held in the city Friday to honor the dead, the displaced and the determined survivors who helped rebuild. A wreath-laying ceremony kicked off the day at New Orleans’ memorial for dozens of unidentified storm victims. Hundreds observed a minute of silence in the Lower Ninth Ward, a majority Black neighborhood where the federal levee system was breached on Aug. 29, 2005. Residents and dignitaries also marked Katrina’s anniversary in Mississippi, where hundreds more perished in the storm.

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BUSINESS

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US--FEDERAL RESERVE-COOK

Fed governor Cook seeks court order blocking her firing by Trump

SUMMARY: A case that could provide the Trump administration with new and expansive power over the traditionally independent Federal Reserve got its first court hearing Friday. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has requested an emergency injunction to block President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire her over allegations that she committed mortgage fraud when she purchased a home and condo in 2021. She was appointed to the Fed’s board by former president Joe Biden in 2022. If her firing is allowed to stand, it would likely erode the Fed’s longstanding independence from day-to-day politics. No president has ever fired a Fed governor in the agency’s 112-year history.

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EDUCATION

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US--EDUCATION-INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Colleges face financial struggles as Trump policies send international enrollment plummeting

SUMMARY: Signs of a decline in international students have unsettled colleges around the U.S., but some schools are especially vulnerable. Colleges with large numbers of foreign students and small endowments have little financial cushion to protect them from steep losses in tuition money. International students represent at least 20% of enrollment at more than 100 colleges with endowments of less than $250,000 per student, according to an Associated Press analysis. Many are small Christian colleges, but the group also includes large universities such as Northeastern and Carnegie Mellon.

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